Position - Senior Support Worker

What's in it for you? Basic salary of £29,000 plus sleep-is paid at £60.00 per shift. Total earnings would be £32,200 p.a.

Where you'll be doing it - I have 2 role for Chippenham, Wiltshire or Radstock, Somerset

Your employment contract - Permanent

Your hours - 42 hours a week made up of days and sleep ins

Who would you be working for - A therapeutic children and young people's care provider with a network of homes throughout the UK, looking after those with a background of trauma. Their goal is to focus on staff development so team members undergo continuous training to support growth and knowledge. You will have adequate tools to carry out your job safely, whilst feeling valued.

What would your responsibilities be? Working as a team and supporting the Manager with staff management, develop the therapeutic care given. Ensure safeguarding practices are upheld and exceeds the Ofsted regulations. Build relationships and be empathetic and engaging with all. Lead and co-ordinate staff to learn and follow procedure and help them develop their skills, participate in events in the community and assist with practical matters around the home

Requirements? To be a senior, you need to have come from a residential child care background and have or be willing to take your NVQ 3 in Residential Childcare. You will be familiar with trauma informed care and able to demonstrate your understanding of this. You will naturally be able to lead by example at work and have a patient and friendly disposition

How to apply? Please click apply. Every application will get a response as soon as possible

Not for you? We have other opportunities working in health and social care on both a temporary and permanent basis. If this role is not quite what you are looking for and to receive our weekly job list of opportunities in the South West, please email me as above

Due to the nature of the role, my client does require you to be DBS cleared.

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